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Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
Iris Velvet Clear#3131A5
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Citrine Core Clear vs Iris Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCBC38 and #3131A5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.92:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Clear
Text on Iris Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BCBC38
HEX
#3131A5
rgb(188, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 49, 165)
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 42%)
60°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBC38, #3131A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.92:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Core Clear as the background and Iris Velvet Clear as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Core Clear
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